Taking the First Steps to Get Help for Psychological Health Concerns

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Seeking help for psychological health concerns allows you to play an active role in your own well-being. Once you decide to seek care, you may not know what steps to take next. There are many options for care and it is important to make a plan that best fits your needs. Experts such as counselors, chaplains and health care providers in the Military Health System (MHS) are excellent resources to turn to for help.

Step 1: Choose Your Goals

Identify the areas of your life that your symptoms negatively impact. Think about how you would like to improve these areas.

Talk with a primary care manager (PCM) about your behavioral health concerns. If you receive care at a military treatment facility, your PCM has the option to work with two other behavioral health professionals if your case is appropriate: